When can I check in and check out of Lydford Caravan and Camping Park?

Camping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Lydford Caravan and Camping Park?

From £28.80 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Lydford Caravan and Camping Park

From £28.80 For 1 night, 1 adult Last booked 6 days ago 9.9 54 reviews

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Hardstanding pitches (added by manager 02 sep 2022)

Hardstanding pitches (added by manager 18 jun 2019)

Grass pitch (added by manager 18 jun 2019)

Well-maintained site on the edge of Dartmoor, with tor views
Tavistock 20 minutes drive; Lydford Gorge five minutes' walk
Dog walking area and shop selling locally made food

Touring Devon? Place yourself in the middle of the county and have easy access to both north and south as well as moors and beaches with a stay at Lydford Caravan and Camping Park; this friendly and well-kept site also has pretty views of Dartmoor’s tors from its designated dog-walking area… Start planning your adventures with a browse of the tourist and local info at Lydford's dishwashing and veg prep area, or ask staff for their fave attractions and activities in the area. Need a top tip before setting off? The deepest gorge in England is only five minutes' walk away: set off on the circular trail around this National Trust-protected place, passing by the Whitelady Waterfall and Devil’s Cauldron. For bike rides, the Granite Way cycle route runs near the site to Okehampton, nine miles away. Practicalities are covered on site for a restful place to come back to, with ladies' and gents' amenities blocks, a family bathroom, a launderette and charging facilities all available to guests. The site also has a shop selling bits and bobs from locally made food and ice creams to gas canisters and newspapers (order in advance for your daily read). A farm shop is on the outskirts of Launceston about a 20-minute drive away and a large supermarket's about five minutes further on for stocking up for your stay or for a barbecue back at base.

Site type

Open now

Please note

The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
The grocery shop is open between 12/03 and 01/11.
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 8 Mar to Sun, 27 Oct 2024

Pitch types & availability

Electric gravel and hardstanding touring pitch (large)

4 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Ground type: Gravel and hardstanding

Pitch size: Max 5.0m width x 9.0m depth (16.4ft width x 29.5ft depth) Calculated area: 45.0m² (484.4ft²)

4 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

One Campervan or Motorhome or Touring caravan allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 5.0m width x 9.0m depth (16.4ft width x 29.5ft depth) Calculated area: 45.0m² (484.4ft²)

Ground type

Gravel and hardstanding

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Campervan, Motorhome, Touring caravan

Features

Electric: 16 amp included

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Chemical disposal point

Picnic table

Use of a motorhome service point

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Other restrictions

Gazebos not allowed

Extras

Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£7 (£7) per night
Dog (3 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£3 (£3) per night
Supplement large unit (1 max)		£6.60 (£6.60) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £30.75 (£30.75) 1 night, 2 adults

View prices & book

Spacious pitch (added by manager 21 Aug 2019)

Electric grass tent, touring caravan or trailer tent pitch

4 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 5.0m width x 9.0m depth (16.4ft width x 29.5ft depth) Calculated area: 45.0m² (484.4ft²)

4 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

One Trailer tent or Tent or Touring caravan allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 5.0m width x 9.0m depth (16.4ft width x 29.5ft depth) Calculated area: 45.0m² (484.4ft²)

Ground type

Grass

Twin-axle vehicles not accepted

Suitable for

Trailer tent, Tent, Touring caravan

Features

Electric: 16 amp included

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Chemical disposal point

Picnic table

Use of a motorhome service point

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Other restrictions

Gazebos not allowed

Extras

Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£7 (£7) per night
Dog (3 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£3 (£3) per night
Supplement large unit (1 max)		£6.60 (£6.60) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £34 (£34) 1 night, 2 adults

View prices & book

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Everything was perfect…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Anonymous Apr 2024

Electric gravel and hardstanding touring pitch (large)

Liked: Everything was perfect

Disliked: All good thanks

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely, clean and quiet site. Beautiful location and great cycling and walking…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Apr 2024

Electric gravel and hardstanding touring pitch (large)

Liked: Lovely, clean and quiet site. Beautiful location and great cycling and walking really close.

Recommend to friends Visit again

one of the best sites we've been to for a couple of years.

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Andrew H. Mar 2024

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Pitch was large and more than adequate for a large caravan with awning. Also great that the awning is included if you want to use one. Very quiet, with lovely clean and well maintained washing facilities. Onsite staff helpful and sprightly 😁. Lots of nearby walking/cycling. Very easy to find and easy roads to tow on to get to the site. 1st visit there and can highly recommend as a seasoned caravan user for 20+ years.

Disliked: Not really anything to dislike, as the site was fairly quiet.

Recommend to friends Visit again

One of the best campsites

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

peter r. Oct 2023

Electric gravel and hardstanding touring pitch (large)

Liked: Lovely location for exploring Dartmoor and the vicinity. Loads of walking over the tors and moors from the camp. Excellent byway if you have a 4x4. Granite way is brilliant for walking and cycling, the views are breathtaking. Tavistock is a must to visit with its many quirky shops. The original pasty shop does the best pasties, even better than Cornwall. The facilities at Lydford campsite are always clean and well maintained as is the grounds. The wardons are the friendliest we have ever come across in all our many years of travelling the country. There is always a friendly smile and wave as you come and go and nothing is too much trouble. Will definetely be back.

Disliked: Paying extra for Wifi as most campsites provide it. No 'off the lead' dog exercise area.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic site. Fab location, friendly staff, clean modern facilities and beautifully kept…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Angela J. Sept 2023

Electric gravel and hardstanding campervan pitch

Liked: Fantastic site. Fab location, friendly staff, clean modern facilities and beautifully kept grounds. Great dog walk on site. Beautiful surroundings with stunning views.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful beautiful friendly

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Lesley T. Sept 2023

Electric gravel and hardstanding touring pitch (large)

Liked: You are one of our most favourite sites to stay at always assured of the most warmest of friendly welcomes and beautiful peaceful surroundings with easy access to the Moor! Super squeaky clean showers and lovely walkies on the doorstep we keep returning ❤️💚❤️ WiFi is good value

Disliked: just wish you could be open all year

Recommend to friends Visit again

A Dartmoor Delight!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Sue P. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Perfect location, great facilities, topped off by brilliant staff! Thank you, we will be back!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Sehr zu empfehlen, wir habe es auch schon getan.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Thorsten E. Sept 2023

Electric gravel and hardstanding touring pitch (large)

Liked: Sehr gepflegter Platz mit sehr netten Betreibern. Die Sanitäranlagen sind ebenfalls sehr gepflegt und zeitgemäß. Einige Stellplätze haben eine traumhafte Aussicht. Die Stellplätze sind gut anzufahren und mit Schotter/Splitt wetterfest ausgerüstet. Der kleine Laden bietet das Notdürftigste. In der Umgebung ist ein toller Pub. Der Platz ist sehr ruhig und ein Ort zum Wohlfühlen. Die Betreiber machen ihre Aufgabe toll. Auch die Abwaschräume sind sehr gepflegt und zeitgemäß.

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Difficile de faire mieux

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

David A. Aug 2023

Fully-serviced grass touring pitch

Liked: Superbe site pour un camping très bien entretenu et avec l’excellent accueil de Louise et Niel

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful - good views & facilities - bring own supplies or eat out

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Jo B. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Superb views of Dartmoor***** Well maintained facilities, spacious and clean. Friendly helpful wardens Good washing machine and drier Wild meadow areas and smooth well-maintained pitching grass - mostly level upper meadow unlit at night for excellent star-gazing local bus allows linear walks along edge of Dartmoor Excellent meal at local pub peaceful character - our grandchildren have stayed here happily in past but this is not primarily a family site

Disliked: It was a bit difficult by torchlight to locate the top of the access ramp from upper meadow at night - maybe put a white-painted rock or post? Limited supplies from warden's office - no shops in village so stock up en route or eat out (several excellent eateries).

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Local produce

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Seasonal pitches

Tourer storage facilities

Location

Lydford Caravan and Camping Park

Lydford

Okehampton

Devon

England

EX20 4BE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.6486°N
-4.10628°W

Route directions

Please beware of using satnav systems when approaching the site due to narrow roads. Approach via the A386. The only route for towed or large units is: From the north: Turn south from the A30 onto the A386 signposted Tavistock and Plymouth. Continue for approximately 3.5 miles, passing the Fox and Hounds pub on the left. In another mile, turn right into Lydford village just before the Dartmoor Inn (look for a tall brown tourist board sign showing Lydford, campsite symbols, golf and Lydford Gorge with a telephone box on the left). Note the junction is slightly obscured so approach slowly. After turning, in half a mile take the first right at the war memorial and in 50 yards bear right at the Y-junction. The site is 100 yards on the left. From the south: Via Tavistock, approach only using the A386. At the Dartmoor Inn turn left into Lydford village. After turning, in half a mile turn right at the war memorial and then in 50 yards bear right at the Y-junction. The site is 100 yards along on the left.

Nearest transport

Coach

7.2 mi Bus Station

7.7 mi Thomas Cook

17.1 mi North Road

Rail

7.5 mi Okehampton Rail Station

10.4 mi Gunnislake Rail Station

10.9 mi Sampford Courtenay Rail Station

Ferry

19.1 mi Devonport Ferry Terminal

19.3 mi Torpoint Ferry Terminal

19.6 mi Plymouth (Barbican) Landing Stage

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

If you’d rather ditch your ride and take public transport from just outside the site, Okehampton to the north and Tavistock to the south are both under half an hour away by bus. Head to the latter for the Museum of Dartmoor Life and cool castle ruins, or take the car if you’re planning on heading deeper into Dartmoor afterwards to climb the rocky High Willhays and Yes Tor peaks (both about 55 minutes’ drive). Tavistock, an ancient stannary and market town on the River Tavy, is also top notch: journey here for the living museum on Morwellham Quay (25 minutes), the historic Buckland Abbey (half an hour) and the family-friendly Tamar Trails Centre activity area. Within a few minutes' walk of the site, veer off on your gorge stroll for a look at Lydford Castle and Saxon Town, a former prison dating back to the ninth century and now managed by English Heritage. It sits next to St Petroc’s Church plus a pub serving food (both also within a five-minute walk of the site). If the kids are keen for the coast, Plymouth is 40 minutes’ drive away.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Plymouth Hoe East	19.7 mi	Estuary	N/A	Good	Excellent	Excellent
Plymouth Hoe West	19.7 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Bovisand	21.6 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Portwrinkle	21.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Sharrow	21.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	N/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Castle Drogo 13.3 mi

Dartmoor Zoological Park 17.2 mi

Buckfast Abbey 18.1 mi

National Marine Aquarium 19.5 mi

RHS Garden Rosemoor 20.4 mi

National Trust

Lydford Gorge 0.4 mi

Finch Foundry 9.6 mi

Lawrence House 11.3 mi

Buckland Abbey 11.6 mi

Cotehele Mill 11.9 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Meldon Reservoir - Brat Tor - Meldon Reservoir 5 mi

SYDENHAM HOUSE 5.1 mi

HAYNE MANOR 5.7 mi

Merrivale - 10 Tors including Staple - Roos - Cox - nr Vixen 6.6 mi

Four Winds Car Park - Seven Tors - Four Winds 7.1 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 3 day(s) of arrival.

Dogs

Dogs are prohibited from main facilities and amenities.
Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The grocery shop is open between 12/03 and 01/11.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Open fires are prohibited.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
No vehicle movement between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Payment terms

Does Lydford Caravan and Camping Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Lydford Caravan and Camping Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Lydford Caravan and Camping Park? If you’d rather ditch your ride and take public transport from just outside the site, Okehampton to the north and Tavistock to the south are both under half an hour away by … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Lydford Caravan and Camping Park?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Depart by: 12 p.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Lydford Caravan and Camping Park? From £28.80 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.